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= The Federation is Sherri, Nick, Barbara, Tom, & Stephen. =

Choose a Team reporter to place your team responses here.

=Mini-Mission 1: Advocating and Implementing Project Based Learning=
 * Reflect on what you have learned about the structure, components, and rationale for project based learning and complete this mission:**
 * 1) Provide a rational for why PBL will be more successful methodology than conventional means of lecture and large class discussion.

Research studies have demonstrated that PBL can: As with any teaching method, PBL can be used effectively or ineffectively. At its best, PBL can be the catalyst for an engaging learning experience and create a context for a powerful learning community focused on achievement, self-mastery, and contribution to the community.
 * be more effective than traditional instruction in increasing academic achievement on annual state-administered assessment tests.
 * be more effective than traditional instruction for teaching mathematics, economics, science, social science, clinical medical skills, and for careers in the allied health occupations and teaching.
 * be more effective than traditional instruction for long-term retention, skill development and satisfaction of students and teachers.
 * be more effective than traditional instruction for preparing students to integrate and explain concepts.
 * improve students’ mastery of 21st-century skills.
 * be especially effective with lower-achieving students.
 * provide an effective model for whole school reform.

from http://www.bie.org/about/does_pbl_work/

2. Provide possible PBL projects for each of the subjects taught: math, social studies, science and Antiquan language arts. Community development: integrating all disciplines into the creation of a community. Geometry, spacing, etc., the social development or businesses that are integral for community success, science, the electrical, public works, etc.

3. Provide either a short jingle to help the Antiquans remember project based learning or an illustration that would help the Antiquans remember project based learning. from http://www.bie.org/about/what_is_pbl/

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=Mini-Mission 2: Wisdom of the Crowd: Next Steps= After analyzing and synthesizing the ideas on your chart, work together as a team to wordsmith 5-10 measurable next steps around implementation of your category

__Attitudes__ 1. Recognize teacher achievements with technology. Be a cheer leader! 2. Identify problems and issues. Bring parents, teachers, students and administrations, as appropriate, to the table to discuss and present solutions. 3. Offer mini-lessons or co-teach to model the technology to support teacher learning. Debrief and reflect afterwards. 4. Create a safe learning environment for teachers to minimize fear and uncertainty. 5. Identify student tech wizards who can be trained to support teachers and students in the classroom. 6. Resist negativity. Find ways for teachers to work smarter, not harder.

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=Mini-Mission 3: Know Your Support Systems - Full Speed Ahead= The results of the survey are here. We suggest that you save a copy of this spreadsheet so that you can sort it as you wish to be able to analyze the responses. (Team, Room, IU, etc)

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=Mini-Mission 4: Model Lessons and Galactic "Monsters"=


 * Reflection on Model Lessons:** Use the Discussion tab to respond.

And then there were 2.... Lesson 1: Glogster is a usable tool for all grade levels. It can be a way to deliver resources or a project. Lesson 2: Wikis are a way to frame information and projects for students. Students can also contibute with pages of content. The tools used can be used for any content area. We use wikis and Glog in some classrooms. Showing models of our teacher's work is a motivator. The lessons presented reflect all levels of Bloom. The final projects are analysing, evaluating and creating.
 * What aspects or characteristics from the lesson could you take back to your school?
 * What subjects could the activities be modified for?
 * How would you modify or introduce these ideas to your teachers?
 * Where do you think this lesson reached the students on Bloom’s?
 * If appropriate, what could be done to raise that level?
 * Use remaining time to share with each other.

Discuss these prompts with your teammates
 * Battling the Galactic "Monster" Discussions**
 * What strategies you have used to overcome the "monsters"?
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Who are some of the key people in the district who MUST be on your side in order to be successful?
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">As you share your strategies, consider using some for your Individual Mission

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=Mini-Mission 5: Presentation to the Federation= After you have reflected (and revised?) your project, post it below. Either upload the file, embed the project, or post a link to your project.

//**Note**//: The Individual Instructional Coach Mission (IICM) should be uploaded to your specific IU page here. Please save your mission (document, podcast, movie, prezi, etc. ) with your name.

Post Final Team Mission Projects Here:
Empire B, Team 2 Project



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